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Fealy Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Feeley from Mac Fithcheallaigh or Ó Fithcheallaigh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Feely, Sealy, Kealy, Dealy, Mealy, Ealy, Veale, Deacy, Deal, Neale

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Where is the Fealy family from?

You can see how Fealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fealy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fealy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Fealy families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fealy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fealy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fealy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fealy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fealy. 54% of Fealy men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fealy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fealy were Fireman and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
  • Fireman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fealy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 696 immigration records available for the last name Fealy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 640 military records available for the last name Fealy. For the veterans among your Fealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fealy lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fealy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fealy in 1948 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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